das Türschloss
door lock
A device on a door used to lock and unlock it.
EXAMPLE
Das Türschloss ist kaputt, deshalb können wir die Wohnung nicht abschließen.
The door lock is broken, so we can't lock the apartment.
das Türschloss
door lock
das Türschloss, die Türschlösser
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Türschloss, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Türschlösser |
| genitive | des Türschlosses |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Türschloss | die Türschlösser |
| accusative | das Türschloss | die Türschlösser |
| dative | dem Türschloss | den Türschlössern |
| genitive | des Türschlosses | der Türschlösser |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Türschloss' (door lock) is made up of 'Tür' (door) and 'Schloss' (lock). It therefore refers to the lock on a door.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Türschloss lässt sich leicht einbauen.
The new door lock is easy to install.
Typical collocations
'Türschloss' (door lock) is particularly common with verbs such as 'reparieren' (to repair), 'austauschen' (to replace), 'wechseln' (to change), and 'aufbrechen' (to force open).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Einbruch musste der Hausmeister das Türschloss austauschen.
After the break-in, the caretaker had to replace the door lock.
Using keys
When describing the relationship between a key and a lock, 'Türschloss' (door lock) is often used with the preposition 'in' (in). Typical phrases include 'im Türschloss stecken' (to be in the door lock) and 'im Türschloss drehen' (to turn in the door lock).
EXAMPLE
Der Schlüssel steckt noch im Türschloss.
The key is still in the door lock.
In real life
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